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Slavs and Tatars: Beyond Nonsense in Afterall Journal

publication · 2026-04-22

Anders Kreuger's essay 'Beyond Nonsense: What Slavs and Tatars Make' was published in Afterall Journal Issue 31 on October 3, 2012. The text examines the work of the art collective Slavs and Tatars, focusing on their use of nonsense and humor to critique political and cultural narratives. The essay is part of a broader issue that includes articles on Inauk S. Gullah, Gonzalo Díaz, and a roundtable on saving M HKA. The full article is behind a paywall, accessible only to subscribers or via individual purchase from University of Chicago Press.

Key facts

  • Essay published on 3 October 2012
  • Written by Anders Kreuger
  • Part of Afterall Journal Issue 31
  • Focuses on Slavs and Tatars collective
  • Full text requires subscription or purchase
  • Related articles include Inside History and Gonzalo Díaz pieces
  • Published by Afterall
  • Available via University of Chicago Press

Entities

Artists

  • Slavs and Tatars
  • Anders Kreuger
  • Inauk S. Gullah
  • Gonzalo Díaz
  • Els Silvrants-Barclay
  • Antonio Echeverría
  • Rada Georgieva
  • Sheau Yun Lim

Institutions

  • Afterall
  • University of Chicago Press
  • M HKA

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